Project Manager, Project & Program Management, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Summary:

Are you a proactive Project Manager who thrives on delivering high-impact infrastructure projects?

Do you have the hands-on experience needed to lead complex infrastructure projects like treatment upgrades and pipeline installations?

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of clean water infrastructure projects, from inception through to completion and handover. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects typically involving treatment works upgrades, pipeline installations/rehabilitations, reservoir maintenance, and pumping station improvements.

A core requirement of this role is the proficient management of contracts, particularly utilising the NEC (New Engineering Contract) suite, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while managing risk and stakeholder expectations effectively.

The Project Manager will be accountable and responsible for the successful delivery of projects within their portfolio. The principal measures of success in the role will be the safe and successful delivery of the projects to Time, Cost and Quality.

Although this role offers flexible/hybrid working (office/home), you will be expected to travel to any location or site within South East Water’s supply areas, as required, as part of the project(s) you are working on.

• Manage the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure for assigned clean water infrastructure projects.

• Lead the administration and management of contracts, primarily under the NEC3/NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) framework.
• Manage contract award, and subsequent contract administration activities.
• Proactively manage communication, compensation events, early warnings, programme submissions, payments, and dispute resolution in accordance with NEC procedures.
• Ensure contractual compliance by all parties (Client, Contractor, Designer).
• Oversee contract change control processes and manage final accounts.

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Develop and manage detailed project schedules and work plans, tracking progress and implementing corrective actions as needed.

• Develop project budgets, monitor expenditure, forecast costs, and manage financial performance to ensure delivery within approved funding.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Proactively manage the early warning process and identify opportunities for project enhancement or efficiency.

• Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including operations teams, engineering/design consultants, contractors, regulatory bodies (e.g., Ofwat, Environment Agency, DWI), customers, and local authorities. To maintain and enhance the reputation of South East Water.

• Ensure all project deliverables meet required technical specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements specific to the water industry.

• To take a lead on the safe delivery of projects and contribute to the continuous improvement of the delivery team’s safety culture. Champion a strong HSE culture. Ensure all project activities comply with company policies, CDM regulations, and relevant environmental legislation.

• Provide regular and accurate project progress reports, highlighting key achievements, risks, issues, and financial status to senior management and stakeholders. To develop, present and gain corporate approval for project or…